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Starting April 23, 2026, Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) will begin extensive road surface renovations in Löbstedter Straße. Despite the construction work, OBI and the recycling center will remain accessible throughout both construction phases.
The Robert-Koch-Institut is recording a concerning rise in diseases caused by fungi. To counteract this development, researchers from Jena are intensively searching for new treatment approaches, focusing on promising active substances from nature.
On Monday, start-up founders from across Germany presented their innovative business ideas to an expert jury in Jena. A young physicist from India attracted particular attention with plans for a new space project.
With a rolling museum on rails, Jenaer Nahverkehr celebrated its 125th anniversary last Saturday. Numerous historical trams and passengers in period costumes caught the eye throughout the city.
The first highlights for Kulturarena 2026 have been announced: From July 8 to 12, the play “Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world” will be performed on the Theatervorplatz in Jena.
Jena-Lobeda, April 20, 2026 – An unexpected power outage caused restless hours in Neulobeda during the early Monday morning hours. The interruption of the regular power supply triggered security systems and alarms in several multi-family residential buildings. However, a criminal background was quickly ruled out.
In the summer of 2026, the Theatervorplatz in Schillergässchen will be transformed into a unique open-air stage, blending classical concerts with innovative urban art.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule in Jena will host a joint “Open Campus” event for prospective students to explore academic life.
In a Jena emergency shelter for the homeless, an armed man attacked the security service during the night from Friday to Saturday. Arriving police were able to quickly overpower the perpetrator before anyone was harmed.
High pollen levels are reported throughout Jena for Sunday, April 19, 2026. Allergy sufferers reacting to birch and ash should expect significant symptoms due to the city’s geographical location.